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Sightseeing
The mansion and gardens are gorgeous and worth the visit. In the colder months visit for the excellent snowshoe and cross country skiing trails. Also check out the Hildene Farm on River Road.
158 locals recommend
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
1005 Hildene RdThe mansion and gardens are gorgeous and worth the visit. In the colder months visit for the excellent snowshoe and cross country skiing trails. Also check out the Hildene Farm on River Road.
Bring a picnic to enjoy on the grounds. Stop by the Wagon Market in Shaftsbury for amazing sandwiches, breads and desserts.
32 locals recommend
Robert Frost Stone House Museum at Bennington College
121 Vermont Rte 7aBring a picnic to enjoy on the grounds. Stop by the Wagon Market in Shaftsbury for amazing sandwiches, breads and desserts.
A beautiful building and museum located right next to Orvis.
17 locals recommend
American Museum of Fly Fishing
4070 Main StA beautiful building and museum located right next to Orvis.
Treat yourself
This spa is a gem. The outdoor hot tub, indoor heated pool, pampering services and gym are out of this world!
Spa at Equinox
3567 Main StThis spa is a gem. The outdoor hot tub, indoor heated pool, pampering services and gym are out of this world!
The lemon Lulu is a local favorite. It is truly the best you will ever taste! Everything is deliciously made by hand.
16 locals recommend
Mother Myrick's Confectionery
4367 Main StThe lemon Lulu is a local favorite. It is truly the best you will ever taste! Everything is deliciously made by hand.
Fun activities
Year-round action and fun. Winter sports and visit the Thrill Zone in the summer.
166 locals recommend
Bromley Mountain
Year-round action and fun. Winter sports and visit the Thrill Zone in the summer.
Popular with locals and visitors. An exceptional book store and much more including delicious food!
126 locals recommend
Northshire Bookstore
4869 Main StPopular with locals and visitors. An exceptional book store and much more including delicious food!
Lye Brook Falls Trailhead
Lye Brook Falls TrailProspect Rock Trail
663 Rootville RdGreat swimming and exploring. Several jumping site for those adventurous folks.
68 locals recommend
Dorset Quarry
1848 VT-30Great swimming and exploring. Several jumping site for those adventurous folks.
Makes tubing easier! Transportation and tubes all taken care of by this group.
13 locals recommend
Big Big on the Battenkill Kayak and Tubing
5827 Vermont 313Makes tubing easier! Transportation and tubes all taken care of by this group.
Vermont Summer Festival
2971 US-7Weston Playhouse Theatre Company
703 Main StDorset Theatre Festival
104 Cheney RdDorset Farmers Market
1430 VT-30West River Farmers Market
Vermont Route 100Taylor Farm
825 VT-11The Vermont Country Store Weston
657 Main StCity/town information
Loads of outlets and excellent shopping in Manchester. Many great lunch and dinner spots! Here are some of my favorites:
Season's Restaurant
Gringo Jacks
Zoey's
Barrow's House
Dorset Inn
Silver Fork
Mistrals
Chanticleer Restaurant
228 locals recommend
Manchester
Loads of outlets and excellent shopping in Manchester. Many great lunch and dinner spots! Here are some of my favorites:
Season's Restaurant
Gringo Jacks
Zoey's
Barrow's House
Dorset Inn
Silver Fork
Mistrals
Chanticleer Restaurant
Favorite places to dine-in and take out
Seasons Restaurant
4566 Main StChantecleer Restaurant
8 Read Farm LnThai Basil Restaurant
4940 Main StGringo Jack's Southwestern Bar & Grill
5103 Main StZoey's Double Hex Restaurant station
1568 Depot StreetSushi Boat
4971 Main StMulligan's Pub & Restaurant
3912 Main StreetSams Wood Fired Pizza
4478 Main StRamunto's Brick Oven Pizza
29 Sugar Shack LaneBonnie and Clyde's Corner Market
13 Old Mill RoadDepot 62
515 Depot StMulligan's Pub & Restaurant
3912 Main StreetCold Cow Creamery
4645 Main StNeighborhoods
Merck Forest
Merck Forest